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Sunday, 28 November 2010

Lavender Pancakes and snowflakes

This is the third weekend in a row when I've had lavender for brunch. First it was lavender bread, then Lavender waffles and now Lavender pancakes. Hey, that is what happens when a girl rediscovers her jar of home-grown lavender. I think I have shown over the past few weeks, that lavender can be a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, especially in sweet treats.

If you have yet to cook or bake with lavender, just keep one thing in mind, Lavender has a very strong flavour especially when dried so please use sparingly. Its a wonderful herb, almost magical - both for scent and flavour. Lavender not only stimulates the appetite, it raises the spirits and right now, I am appreciating lavender more as my work life situation is not the most happiest at the moment. The flecks of lavender flower buds also make dishes look very pretty. This I think can only make you smile! This is what my tiny garden plot looks like from my flat window. I had plans yesterday to do a bit of gardening, tidying up and harvesting the last of my beetroot and chard, but I can't even see them for all the snow. The snow is falling quite heavy as I type. The last of the red cooking apples still hanging on strong look like Christmas baubles. The birds are appreciating them. We had some Waxwings (I like to call them punk birds because of their hair-do) fly over, but they didn't stay long.

If you don't fancy making some Lavender pancakes, please check out my other Lavender recipes. I am sure you will find something to inspire you.

Lavender PancakesMakes 4 - 6Ingredients125g plain flourPinch of salt1 free range egg250ml milk1/2 teaspoon edible lavenderSunflower oil for fryingMethodPour the milk into a measuring jug and add the lavender to it for the flavours to infuse, about 10 -15 minutes should be good. Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Make a crater in the middle of the flour and break in the egg. Pour in half of the lavender infused milk and start to mix the egg and milk with a balloon whisk, whisking in the flour from the edges a little at a time. Add the rest of the milk and keep on whisking until there are no more lumps of flour.Put the frying pan on the hob and heat. Add about a tablespoon of oil to the pan, and swirl it around the pan. When the oil is hot, pour in a ladle or so to cover the pan, tilt the pan so the batter covers the base. As the pancakes sets, loosen the edges with a palette knife of a spatula. Flip the pancake over and cook for a few seconds on the other side. Serve immediately.

These look and sound really good. I was wondering how your work situation was progressing so I am very sad to hear it's not good. I do hope things improve for you soon. Take care and eat more pancakes :)

Thank you so much Nicisme. Pleasde don't be jealous of the snow here, it was a nuisance getting into work this morning. Got train from where I live into the city centre, then had run to the other to get to my workplace. it was cancelled, so had to get the bus. Took long... At least I was wrapped warm.

Ferris Jay. Hope your enjoyign the snow :-) I have to be honest, sadly I am not so much.

Thank you Morgan. Grow some, even if its in pots. Then you have your own supply.

Thanks Kath. Work is really, really ugly at the moment. When I come home now, I express my annoyance at what has happened/is happening to me and how my senior managers are treating me. Then I (try)to switch off. I will up-date you more later, when I know exactly the outcome and what is happening to me. Thank you for your kind wishes and thoughts - its so much appreciated :)

Thanks Jacqueline. I've actually enetered these in WHB. So will have to do something else for the Snow Day Bake-Off:) Thanks for letting me know though.

So lovely to hear from you Jo. It has been a while. Hopefully your daughter will make these and enjoy them as much as I have. Take care.

Thanks for sharing another lavender recipe!Unfortunately my plants all died last year, so I will have to replace them before I can make these! I have a spot in mind for a bit of a lavender hedge.Keep warm

Thank you Cabbage Tree Farm.Sorry to read about your lavender. I had a potted lavender plant die on me one, but remember reading a tip. I think it was to lop of an inch from the top of the dead lavender plant, water it and it will rejuvenate. Mine certainly did, so it may be worth a try if you still have them.

Hi Mangocheeks, thanks for dropping in to visit. Glad to return the pleasure! I've enjoyed reading your lavender recipes, and want to try the bread and scones. You mentioned using edible lavender - I assume that means the flower/seed heads? Or are there varieties which cannot be eaten (I know they don't all smell the same).

I've read that All lavender is edible, but some are better than others. I can't remember the name of the lavender I used, my mind has gone blank but it is the one that looks kinds twiggy. Follow this link of mine and you will see what i mean from the photograph.http://allotment2kitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/lavender-in-jar.htmlKind wishes.

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est. 2008 a Welsh Not For Profit Blog: showing the versatility of vegetables and fruits by sharing and creating delicious platefuls of food inspired by the many diverse 'ethnic' world cuisines from sweet to savoury!
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